Clarion, Microsoft and SVOX Simplify in-Car Navigation.REDMOND, Wash. & MORFELDEN-WALLDORF, Germany & ZURICH, Switzerland -- The Clarion, Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Automotive and Svox Cooperation Strives to Enhance Drivers' Safety by Developing First Class Navigation Products Converging Sound, Information, and Human Interaction As navigation devices evolve and the number of such devices built on Windows Automotive operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and SVOX Automotive text-to-speech engine increases, consumers are experiencing new levels of in-car navigation. Today's technology advancements allow drivers to enjoy direction announcements in the car safely and seamlessly unlike anything ever used before. Motorists can enjoy sound and navigation announcements in their cars with comfort and satisfaction. Clarion's Multimedia Stations bring the benefits of excellent speech output and robust software integration within the automobile to the next level. The brand new navigation device NAX NAX Netzwerk Architekturexport (Germany) 963HD is powered by the Windows Automotive and SVOX Automotive software Automotive software is a software driving a microcontroller within automobiles. These microcontrollers are usually specific to automotive applications usually containing integrated bus transceivers interfaces for bus systems like LIN, CAN, MOST, LAN among others. package. "Microsoft and SVOX have done a great deal of work to understand what we expect from our technology partners. As a result, Clarion is gaining momentum, and we are proud to rely on these two leading automotive software providers," said Mr. Andreas Augsten, Manager Engineering with Clarion Europe. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Microsoft Automotive and SVOX. When we decided to work with these strong partners, we were confident that Clarion would achieve a highly successful product roll-out." Most notable about the new generation of aftermarket navigation products is the high quality speech interface for hands-free and eyes free operation. The SVOX Automotive solution based on a Windows Automotive platform makes Clarion's Multimedia Station easy to control. "Consumers are demanding real added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
"Porting our text-to-speech technology to the Windows Automotive platform has been a positive experience and we look forward to build further innovative applications for Clarion," said Volker Jantzen, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SVOX. "Together with Microsoft, we could make Clarion's groundbreaking navigation system A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. possible. Our advances in speech technology are all focused on in-car safety and convenience issues." About SVOX AG SVOX AG is the leading provider of embedded speech output solutions for the automotive and mobile device industries. The SVOX Text-to-Speech system, the company's signature product, is part of a full product suite of small, fast and multilingual applications that enable computers and other electronic devices to convert written text into natural-sounding and easily comprehensible speech. SVOX's focus on embedded speech allows for specifically optimized solutions, and its software architecture provides customers with a speech engine that can be easily tailored to their technical requirements and market needs. About Microsoft In-Vehicle Technology For more than a decade, Microsoft has been working collaboratively with the auto industry to deliver in-car infotainment solutions that help drivers and passengers more safely and reliably communicate, navigate and enjoy digital entertainment on the road. Whether through Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. for Automotive solution or Windows Automotive software platform, Microsoft is dedicated to helping automakers and suppliers reduce time and cost to development so they can more easily deliver a wide range of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and aftermarket in-car communication, information, and entertainment experiences. Microsoft's Windows-powered solutions are on the road today enabling advanced communication, navigation and digital entertainment experiences in more than 60 OEM and aftermarket devices from 18 automakers and suppliers, including BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Fiat Auto, Volvo, Honda/Acura, Toyota, and DaimlerChrysler. More than 30 electronics suppliers worldwide including Alpine, Pioneer, Clarion and Kenwood, are developing next-generation in-car infotainment systems based on Microsoft's in-vehicle technologies See automotive systems. . Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit is a multidisciplinary group composed of product developers and business leaders in Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, USA. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Seattle urban area, in what is known as the Eastside. In 2003 the Census Bureau estimated the city population was 46,391. ; Detroit, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Munich, Germany. The Automotive Business Unit works collaboratively with automakers, tier-one suppliers, systems integrators, and internal groups to deliver technologies that will enable automaker to deliver rich in-car experiences for drivers and passengers. About Clarion Clarion has been a leader of in-car infotainment throughout its history. We introduced Japan's first car radio in 1951, Japan's first in-car stereo in 1963, and the world's first AutoPC in 1998. Our world has shifted dramatically from the early days of analogue audio to the very latest advances in digital audio and multimedia, plus in-car navigation and now, the new technology domain of IVCS IVCS International Venture Capital Summit IVCS Indian Volunteers for Community Service (UK based charity) IVCS Intravenous Conscious Sedation IVCS Integrated Voice Communications System IVCS Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome (In Vehicle Computing System). Since the earliest days of Clarion - some 60 years ago - we have continued to open up new opportunities in in-car entertainment, to exceed customer expectations, through forward-thinking design and the latest technology, with a perspective that focuses one step beyond the present. As stated in our corporate philosophy; "Clarion strives to improve society by seeking to develop the relationship between sound, information and human interaction, and by creating products to meet those needs". In the future, as in the past, Clarion will continue to develop the finest in-car information and entertainment products, based on expertise, experience and foresight." |
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